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What is the 6th term of the pattern: $2, 5, 10, 17, 26, l d o t s$ ?

medium MCQ 3 marks Class 5 · Mathematics · Can You See the Pattern

31
35
37
41

Answer

37

The correct answer is 37 — The correct choice is the option with value 37

Step-by-step solution

Identify the differences: $3, 5, 7, 9$ – they increase by $2$ each step
Realise the pattern follows $a_{n} = n^{2} + 1$
Plug $n = 6$ : $a_{6} = 6^{2} + 1 = 36 + 1 = 37$
The correct choice is the option with value 37

Common mistake: Applying a constant difference rule instead of quadratic rule

Concept tested: Quadratic pattern recognition

Published 4 October 2026 · How this solution was prepared and checked

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